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The Best Episodes of Biography

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Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Biography Season 1 Episode 11 - Bonnie & Clyde: The Story of Love & Death
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Bonnie & Clyde: The Story of Love & Death

    S1:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Biography Season 1 Episode 14 - Lizzie Borden: A Woman Accused
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Lizzie Borden: A Woman Accused

    S1:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Biography Season 3 Episode 43 - Andrew Jackson: A Man for the People
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Andrew Jackson: A Man for the People

    S3:E43

    A portrait of "Old Hickory," President Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), from his Tennessee law days through his military career to his tenure as the seventh U.S. President. Included: interviews with historians. Monte Markham is the narrator.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Biography Season 5 Episode 7 - Albert DeSalvo: The Boston Strangler
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Albert DeSalvo: The Boston Strangler

    S5:E7

    A history of the case

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Biography Season 18 Episode 9 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Arnold Schwarzenegger

    S18:E9

    Biography on the Action Legend from 2003.

    Director:Kevin Knoblock
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Biography Season 1 Episode 3 - Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

    S1:E3

    A profile of orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass (1818-95), who campaigned against slavery, discrimination and other injustices directed against blacks. Douglass, a former slave himself, also helped run the Underground Railroad, a series of safe houses for escaped slaves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Biography Season 7 Episode 67 - Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom

    S7:E67

    Explore the incredible life of Nostradamus, the enigmatic man known as the Prophet of Doom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Biography Season 1 Episode 1 - 6 Apr. 1987
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - 6 Apr. 1987

    S1:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Biography Season 1 Episode 2 - Al Capone: Scarface
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    #9 - Al Capone: Scarface

    S1:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Biography Season 1 Episode 4 - Bugsy Siegel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Bugsy Siegel

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Biography Season 1 Episode 5 - Dalai Lama: The Soul of Tibet
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    #11 - Dalai Lama: The Soul of Tibet

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Biography Season 1 Episode 6 - King Arthur: His Life and Legends
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    #12 - King Arthur: His Life and Legends

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Biography Season 1 Episode 7 - Lucky Luciano: Chairman of the Mob
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    #13 - Lucky Luciano: Chairman of the Mob

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Biography Season 1 Episode 8 - Nelson Mandela: Journey to Freedom
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Nelson Mandela: Journey to Freedom

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Biography Season 1 Episode 9 - Muhammad: The Prophet
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Muhammad: The Prophet

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Biography Season 1 Episode 10 - Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Biography Season 1 Episode 12 - Babe Ruth
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Babe Ruth

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Biography Season 1 Episode 13 - Frederick Douglass
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Frederick Douglass

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Biography Season 1 Episode 15 - Milton Hershey: The Chocolate King
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    #19 - Milton Hershey: The Chocolate King

    S1:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Biography Season 2 Episode 1 - Muhammad: The Prophet
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    #20 - Muhammad: The Prophet

    S2:E1

    He was a humble merchant who received revelations from the angel Gabriel. But the religion he founded is now viewed by many as an enemy of the Western world. One of the most influential figures in human history, Muhammad is a figure of inspiration and enlightenment to billions of people the world over. Yet countless others see the religion he created as a source of evil and instability. Go far beyond the headlines and into the sands of history with this thoughtful, probing portrait. Travel the lands where he is said to have walked, and hear from renowned scholars and spiritualists who illuminate the man at the heart one of the world's great faiths.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Biography Season 3 Episode 2 - Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon

    S3:E2

    His vision revolutionized industry, transformed life as we know it--and made him very, very rich.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Biography Season 3 Episode 5 - Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
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    #22 - Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

    S3:E5

    A video tribute to a martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. Examined are his early years in Hong Kong and his journey to Hollywood, his role of Kato on the TV series 'The Green Hornet', and his years as the martial arts instructor to the stars. Lee's spectacular rise to super stardom through his Kung Fu films is detailed, with a revealing look at both the on-screen action and behind the scenes controversy. Celebrity interviews include actor James Coburn talking about Lee as a teacher and collaborator, and actress Diane McBain on Lee's Kato years. Lee's successors in martial arts cinema are profiled, and theories offered about mysterious deaths of Bruce Lee and his son Brandon. Plus rare footage and more! Although his life was cut short at the age of 32, Bruce Lee-- through his movies and his teachings-- will forever be remembered as the Immortal Dragon!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Biography Season 3 Episode 6 - Sid Caesar: Television's Comedy Genius
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Sid Caesar: Television's Comedy Genius

    S3:E6

    The life of comedy genius Sid Caesar with interviews and film clips

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Biography Season 3 Episode 7 - The Rockefellers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - The Rockefellers

    S3:E7

    The Rockefellers

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Biography Season 3 Episode 8 - Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait

    S3:E8

    Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Bonnie & Clyde: The Story of Love & Death" is the best rated episode of "Biography". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/15/1987. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Lizzie Borden: A Woman Accused".